Savitri Jindal, Chairperson Emeritus of the OP Jindal Group and the richest woman in India has managed to surpass steel magnate Laxmi Niwas Mittal to become the seventh wealthiest person in the country.
Savitri Jindal’s early life and career
Born in Tinsukia, Assam, in a Hindu family, Savitri Jindal married Om Prakash Jindal in the 1970s. He is the man behind the Jindal Group, a steel and power conglomerate. For the unversed, she was a Minister in the Haryana Government and a member of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) from Hisar constituency. Savitri Jindal lost the seat in elections held in 2014 for the Haryana assembly. She became the chairperson after her husband’s death. OP Jindal died in a helicopter crash in 2005.
Savitri Jindal’s family
Savitri Jindal has mother of 9 children and the companies are divided among her four sons, who now work independently.
Sajjan Jindal oversees the group’s largest assets, including JSW Steel and other ventures, is based in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Naveen Jindal, who is located in Delhi, is responsible for managing Jindal Steel & Power.
Savitri Jindal’s net worth
Currently, her net worth is $18.2 billion, giving her a global rank of 82. According to a Bloomberg survey, Jindal’s net worth increased by $4.8 billion in the past year, reaching an impressive $18.7 billion, representing a growth of nearly 35% compared to the previous year. Globally, this achievement places her at the 82nd rank.
